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which brings me to the topic of data and technology. throughout this process both the co-chairs and i have heard a great deal about the quality of our data and how that affects our ability to target and persuade voters. numerous voices emphasize how we must move to inteuate new sources of data and expand access to the data beyond the rnc. overhauling our data infrastructure won't happen overnight, but we'll move to invest more resources into data collection and management and integrate data into every single thing that we do. we'll lead by example because we want every campaign, group and committee to make data a top priority. therefore, as recommended we're hiring a new chief digital and technology officer who will build out and oversee three important, distinct teams; data, digital and technology. those teams will work together to integrate their respective areas throughout the rnc and provide data-driven focus for the rest of the organization. and there'll be the -- they'll be the new center of gravity within the organization. second
which brings me to the topic of data and technology. throughout this process both the co-chairs and i have heard a great deal about the quality of our data and how that affects our ability to target and persuade voters. numerous voices emphasize how we must move to inteuate new sources of data and expand access to the data beyond the rnc. overhauling our data infrastructure won't happen overnight, but we'll move to invest more resources into data collection and management and integrate data...
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the cutting-edge technology is here. and we need to keep it here. our budget places a huge value on that. and then finally, it's all about jobs and making sure that when we figure out, when we look at how to balance the budget, we understand that we will never balance the budget with more than 12 million people out of work. we have to focus on jobs. and growing the economy. we have to -- 30% of our deficit right now as we look at this going forward is in the slow economic recovery. and so we want these numbers, when we know it was really bad prior to 2009 when president obama was elected, if -- it's gotten better, but it's not where it needs to be. and it won't be where it needs to be unless we invest in innovation, in education, and rebuilding america's infrastructure. that's what we do. this budget makes sense. this budget is for middle-class families all across america. and i would urge my colleagues to support it. mr. sessions: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from alabama. mr. sessions: i appreciate the opportunity to be with o
the cutting-edge technology is here. and we need to keep it here. our budget places a huge value on that. and then finally, it's all about jobs and making sure that when we figure out, when we look at how to balance the budget, we understand that we will never balance the budget with more than 12 million people out of work. we have to focus on jobs. and growing the economy. we have to -- 30% of our deficit right now as we look at this going forward is in the slow economic recovery. and so we...
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i was proud to cofound nextel, 0 close it 70 other technology companies. anybody else that was an investor in business, whether you were me or mitt romney at bain capital, you look the at three items you would look at on any business plan. one was, did that business invest in its workforce? because in a global economy, it is a imloabl competition for talent and the most important criteria you can look at if a business is going to be successful are the workers going to be traininged, are theying go to be able to compete and do the job? the second thing you'd look at in any business i would look at is, does that business is havea plan to invest in its plant and equipment, whether you are creating software or making widgets, are you going to stay competitive in a very competitive marketplace with how you make things? and the third issue is, no matter how successful your business is today, are you going to stay competitive in this global economy and how do you stay ahead of the competition? because no matter how good you are today, somebody tomorrow will come
i was proud to cofound nextel, 0 close it 70 other technology companies. anybody else that was an investor in business, whether you were me or mitt romney at bain capital, you look the at three items you would look at on any business plan. one was, did that business invest in its workforce? because in a global economy, it is a imloabl competition for talent and the most important criteria you can look at if a business is going to be successful are the workers going to be traininged, are theying...
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the medical device technology and field in this country is a great success story. in 2008, the industry employed over 420,000 workers, generated more than $24 billion in payroll, and paid 40% higher salaries than your national average in terms of a job. these are great-paying jobs. they're high-quality, good-paying, sustainable jobs, and this tax is going to make sure that we have less of those good jobs that americans want so much right now. with the nation's unemployment rate still unacceptably high, we should be doing everything we can to create a good climate for american companies to strive to make sure we have more economic growth and make sure that people have good-quality, paying jobs. if this tax is left in plashings the medical device tax will absolutely stifle hiring. for example, a 2011 study by the hudson institute found that the device tax threatens nearly 43,000 jobs nationwide and will cost $3.5 billion in wages. i hear a lot of talk from my colleagues about investing. this is something where this tax is basically going to kill good-paying american
the medical device technology and field in this country is a great success story. in 2008, the industry employed over 420,000 workers, generated more than $24 billion in payroll, and paid 40% higher salaries than your national average in terms of a job. these are great-paying jobs. they're high-quality, good-paying, sustainable jobs, and this tax is going to make sure that we have less of those good jobs that americans want so much right now. with the nation's unemployment rate still...
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because americans being innovative as we are continually improve whatever the technology is inside of a weapon systems. and until now we've been continually upgrading, changing the design and the development of these weapons systems. part of it, this is a multi-faceted acquisition reform. it was levin-mccain reform. so it was bipartisan reform. john mccain is very, very aggressive on this issue. and so part of that, and there are many more parts to it, but part of that is to say that we're going to stop any new developments, when we get to a certain point early in this development of a weapons system and leave it there. it may be only 90% as good but it will be half the cost. another thing that we've done there is we've, we put in many more stop points in the cycle in terms of cost to try to keep these costs in line. and there's a number of other things that we have put in place. with the f-35 the manager of that program was let go. was removed from that program. and, the cost issue, we have slowed down the production of the plane so that we don't fly before we buy. we're doing less o
because americans being innovative as we are continually improve whatever the technology is inside of a weapon systems. and until now we've been continually upgrading, changing the design and the development of these weapons systems. part of it, this is a multi-faceted acquisition reform. it was levin-mccain reform. so it was bipartisan reform. john mccain is very, very aggressive on this issue. and so part of that, and there are many more parts to it, but part of that is to say that we're...
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this thriving technology, the medical technology sector, has been one of the keys to our success and one of the bright spots in america's economy. when you look at the potential for exports, mr. president, as you see a growing middle class in china and india, where people are finally going to the hospital, they're starting to get good health care, we have agreat heecial for more jobs in america -- a great potential here for more jobs in america as long as we do this right. u.s. is currently the largest net exporter of medical devices in the world. medical device companies are also responsible for creating millions of high-paying, highly-skilled american jobs, exactly the kind of jobs that we want in this country. exactly the kind of jobs where every parent sends their kids to high school and says, is he or she going to learn something that's going to get a job. i'm looking at page right now, i can tell you, medical device jobs are one of those kinds of jobs. in order to assure that our country leads a world leader in medical device innovation, we have to address the 2.3% excise tax o
this thriving technology, the medical technology sector, has been one of the keys to our success and one of the bright spots in america's economy. when you look at the potential for exports, mr. president, as you see a growing middle class in china and india, where people are finally going to the hospital, they're starting to get good health care, we have agreat heecial for more jobs in america -- a great potential here for more jobs in america as long as we do this right. u.s. is currently the...
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industry that is changing in terms of requiring less heavy reporting and less costly reporting and more technology driven and media driven. newspapers are facing that challenge. when companies see themselves facing a decline in revenue or market share, they start cutting where they can to maximize the business. if it is a nonessential person or the first fire, that is what is happening. it is playing out in corporations as well. i think i have seen a rise in using the internet and maybe building a business model. i would encourage those who have the skills and a business mind to boot, i would urge you to be a part of growing new sites and private trade there and building a business there. three of the largest companies in the country are black magazines targeting black people. black enterprise. it is not impossible to create a business model basically going after the 12 and 13 african american households spend a lot of money and major cultural drivers in this country. so i would not fret too much about the decline of the business that you can't reverse. i would say get off the ship at the right ti
industry that is changing in terms of requiring less heavy reporting and less costly reporting and more technology driven and media driven. newspapers are facing that challenge. when companies see themselves facing a decline in revenue or market share, they start cutting where they can to maximize the business. if it is a nonessential person or the first fire, that is what is happening. it is playing out in corporations as well. i think i have seen a rise in using the internet and maybe...
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common good, the security of the country, meeting compelling human need, investments in research and technology, i think we ought to say "yes" and vote to move to cloture on the senate bill. mr. shelby: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from alabama. mr. shelby: mr. president, i want to repeat what -- to some extent what senator mikulski just said. number one, this would avoid a government shutdown. that should appeal to everybody. i think it appeals to the american people. it should appeal to everybody in this body tonight. secondly, it enforces the budget control act and sequester leve levels. yes, again, enforces the budget control act and sequester levels. granted, it's perhaps not everything's ideal, but what is here? there will be ample time to address many of the issues. some of the issues have been raised are bona fide issues that we were unable to address, for one reason or another, in this process. but i assure my colleagues -- and i've been working with my colleagues and with senator mikulski's democratic colleagu colleagues -- if we do not move forward, i'm afraid th
common good, the security of the country, meeting compelling human need, investments in research and technology, i think we ought to say "yes" and vote to move to cloture on the senate bill. mr. shelby: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from alabama. mr. shelby: mr. president, i want to repeat what -- to some extent what senator mikulski just said. number one, this would avoid a government shutdown. that should appeal to everybody. i think it appeals to the american...